Captain Joseph Kessler, Commander of the Southwest Seattle Precinct for the Seattle Police Department has been reassigned.
He will now head the West Precinct. This news came in a letter he sent to the media directed to Southwest Precinct Residents today.

City of Seattle
Seattle Police Department
September 15, 2010
Southwest Precinct Residents:
During the past two and a half years I have had the pleasure and privilege of serving as the commander of the Southwest Precinct.  During this time I have been continually amazed at the incredible quality of the work done on a daily basis by the men and women of the Southwest Precinct.  The ability to provide our community with quality service is due in large part to the great working relationships our officers have with all of you.  
Your support of the Seattle Police Department and your officers, in particular, has helped create an environment that allows great work to be done.  As I prepare to move to my new assignment at the West Precinct, I would like to take a moment to say thank you for making my tenure at the Southwest Precinct one of the most rewarding of my career.  It has been a pleasure to serve your community.  I look forward to assisting Captain Steve Paulsen, who will be returning to the Precinct as the new commander, as we transition during the next few weeks.  
Again, thank you for your support and we look forward to continuing to provide the quality service you have grown to expect from the Southwest Precinct.
Sincerely,

Captain Joseph Kessler
Seattle Police Department